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Another resident on Muirhead Avenue said: "Sirens are like the national anthem on this road but they stopped right outside the house and before I could even get to the window I could hear police shouting.

Police incident in Liverpool (pic: LBphotodesk)

"I saw them all around the black car telling the driver to get out.

"It was really terrifying."

Footage sent to the ECHO by witnesses appeared to back up these reports.

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A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm an investigation is underway tonight, Wednesday 27 December, following reports of damage to a car in Tuebrook.

"Officers were called to West Derby Road at 9.25pm to reports that damage had been caused to a parked black Lexus car which is believed to have been as a result of a firearms discharge.

Police cordon on West Derby Road

"Nobody was inside the car at the time and nobody was injured during the incident.

"A number of arrests have been made in connection with the incident."

An investigation into the incident is currently underway and forensic and CCTV opportunities are being explored in the local area.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact the gun crime hotline on 0800 230 0600 or the Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.